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Fake Goods - 2009 - 2 PDF
Fake Goods - 2009 - 2 PDF
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PART 1: READING (15pts)
A. COMPREHENSION (08pts)
Most people buying a fake handbag think they are doing an absolutely reasonable
thing. They are purchasing a ‘luxury” item bearing a world-famous brand name. They will
be able to show it off to colleagues and friends. They are not bothered at all that everyone
knows it’s a fake. A lot of fake products look good.
Fake watches, shoes and other products lead to legitimate manufactures’ considerable
loss in profits. As for retailers, they lose not only in profits but also jobs, while the
community doesn’t receive proper tax revenues. Moreover, what most people do not
realize is the fact that fake goods business is linked to bad working conditions, child labor
and crimes. Fake goods business is a serious problem to be resolved by all industries, from
wallets and DVDs to drugs.
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4/ What do the underlined words refer to in the text?
a) they (§1) b) They (§2)
c) a word whose definition follows: a sum of money turned over to the authorities (§3)
b) Bad working conditions are related to fake goods business. Child labor is related to fake
goods business. (both…and)
c) A lot of fake products look good. Many people purchase fake products. (so…that)
d) Fake watches, shoes and other products lead to legitimate manufactures’ considerable
loss in profits. (due to)
The erosion of the boundaries between …………… and genuine currency was a day-to-
day reality of everyone who handled …………. . There was no better symbol of this than the
ubiquitous counterfeit …………. found on the desks and counters of merchants,
……………..and storekeepers.
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PART 2: Written Expression (05 points)
Either Topic 1:
A lawyer is talking to a fake goods businessman, write the conversation using the
following notes:
Fake product – not real brand – cheap – cheating on customers - not bothered – showing
off – threaten business of real brands- business is business- unemployment- social
problems- illegal- taxes- child labour- working conditions- social
responsibility…………….
Or Topic 2:
Fake goods business is a serious problem to be resolved by all industries, from wallets and
DVDs to drugs. How can this be done?
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